Component
SUSPENSION:REAR
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
What Happened
The wheel bearings and axles in your vehicle are designed to handle heavy loads, but if you're using your vehicle for work or have a lot of passengers, they might wear out faster than usual.
Risk if Unfixed
If the bearings fail, your axle shaft could break, causing you to lose power and have no control over the vehicle. This could lead to a crash if you're not able to coast to a safe stop.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will replace the wheel bearings, seals, and axle shafts for free, so be sure to schedule the repair as soon as possible.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
CERTAIN POLICE, COMMERCIAL, AND PASSENGER VEHICLES SOLD TO FLEETS TYPICALLY INPUT HIGHER LOADS INTO THE VEHICLE CHASSIS OVERLOADING THE WHEEL BEARINGS AND AXLES.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS COULD LEAD TO EARLY BEARING FAILURE AND ULTIMATELY TO AXLE SHAFT FRACTURE. IN THE EVENT OF AXLE SHAFT FRACTURE, THE VEHICLE WOULD LOSE DRIVE FUNCTION AND WOULD COAST TO A STOP. LOSS OF DRIVE FUNCTION COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS, SEALS,AND AXLE SHAFTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 15, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
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